“It’s been difficult to whittle it down to five books, let alone one, but it’s fantastic to see so many people continue to pursue, and for some, newly launch a career as an author. “Year after year we’ve witnessed authors produce outstanding books and 2022 is no different,” said Darren Hardy, Author and Editorial Programmes Manager at Amazon UK. ![]() Joining Kay on the judging panel will be last year’s winner Rachel McLean, as well as an esteemed cohort of literary authorities and Amazon experts, including best-selling author Mel Sherratt and Organisation Member Manager for ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) Melissa Addey joined by Amazon UK’s Author and Editorial Programmes Manager Darren Hardy and Jen Barrett, Amazon Books Editorial. This year’s award will be announced on 24 th October by guest judge and bestselling author, Adam Kay, who will present one of the five shortlisted authors with a £20,000 prize at a ceremony held in Central London. Amazon always seeks to champion original and creative writing, and we are proud to celebrate the boundless creativity and ingenuity found within the independent writing community.Ī variety of original stories fill the five shortlist spots for this year’s Award, introducing readers to a sadistic killer on the streets of Inverness the whirlwind experience of a once-in-a-lifetime kiss a gripping psychological thriller a romantic escape to the Scottish Highlands and the latest chapter in an unmissable Viking saga. ![]() Since 2016, the Kindle Storyteller Award has celebrated exceptional writing, awarding both bestselling and emerging authors the chance to win a literary prize of £20,000.
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